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The prototype for the Starrucca Viaduct was built in the 1840s for a single-track, six-foot gauge. It is still in use today, now a double track with very heavy double-stack trains riding over it. Check out this video of the model here! Bridge Builder, Hobby Building, Train Rides, Layout Inspiration, Erie, Model Railroad, Layout Design, Scenery, The Incredibles

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The prototype for the Starrucca Viaduct was built in the 1840s for a single-track, six-foot gauge. It is still in use today, now a double track with very heavy double-stack trains riding over it. Check out this video of the model here!

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Model Railroad Academy

Hop on board as this train takes you through the Newport Model Railroad Club layout. Notice all of the intricate details put into this layout that make this ride such a lively experience. Horse ranches, bridges, buildings surrounded by people, and the beautiful landscape all take an important part in Newport, Minnesota. Check it out here! Spray Paint Techniques, Horse Ranch, Newport, Beautiful Landscapes, Touring, Minnesota, Route

Spray Paint Techniques

Beautiful Landscapes

Hop on board as this train takes you through the Newport Model Railroad Club layout. Notice all of the intricate details put into this layout that make this ride such a lively experience. Horse ranches, bridges, buildings surrounded by people, and the beautiful landscape all take an important part in Newport, Minnesota. Check it out here!

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Model Railroad Academy

Take a joyride through the Newport Model Railroad Club layout. Experience the small-town serenity of the upper Midwest as this train rolls through the deer-filled forests and charming brick buildings of Newport, Minnesota. Check out part one here! Model Trains, Midwest, Small Towns, Parts

Take a joyride through the Newport Model Railroad Club layout. Experience the small-town serenity of the upper Midwest as this train rolls through the deer-filled forests and charming brick buildings of Newport, Minnesota. Check out part one here!

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Model Railroad Academy

In this video we tour Bob Brown’s Tuolumne Forks model railroad. The tour begins at the Lake Tahoe Railway and Navigation Company headquarters in the town of Workshop. Check out the video here! Lake Tahoe, Railway, Towns, Construction

In this video we tour Bob Brown’s Tuolumne Forks model railroad. The tour begins at the Lake Tahoe Railway and Navigation Company headquarters in the town of Workshop. Check out the video here!

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Model Railroad Academy

Too broad or big of a layout is hard to keep up work on, and too limited of a concept produces the same problem. Check out this video about choosing a concept and layout from Model Railroad Academy! Train Layouts, Chosen, Concept, Marketing, How To Plan

Too broad or big of a layout is hard to keep up work on, and too limited of a concept produces the same problem. Check out this video about choosing a concept and layout from Model Railroad Academy!

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Model Railroad Academy

Tuolumne Forks is a O&3 freelanced narrow gauge logging and mining railroad. This layout combines mining and logging with a tourist line. Check it out here! Tourist, Change, Forks, Building

Tuolumne Forks is a O&3 freelanced narrow gauge logging and mining railroad. This layout combines mining and logging with a tourist line. Check it out here!

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Model Railroad Academy

Tuolumne Forks is an O&3 freelanced narrow gauge logging and mining railroad. This layout combines mining and logging with a tourist line. Check it out here! Model Building, Skills, Teaching

Tuolumne Forks is an O&3 freelanced narrow gauge logging and mining railroad. This layout combines mining and logging with a tourist line. Check it out here!

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Model Railroad Academy

Modeler Josh Clark is back with a video on how to build a model train layout from start all the way to the end. This video will cover everything from designing the layout to the final touches of scenery. The first step is determining what to build and model. Today Josh is in Hendersonville, North Carolina where he grew up. He remembers being young and watching the trains go by. Modeling something with personal significance can add something special to the layout. Plan A, Hendersonville, Model Train Layouts, Gordon

Model Train Layouts

Modeler Josh Clark is back with a video on how to build a model train layout from start all the way to the end. This video will cover everything from designing the layout to the final touches of scenery. The first step is determining what to build and model. Today Josh is in Hendersonville, North Carolina where he grew up. He remembers being young and watching the trains go by. Modeling something with personal significance can add something special to the layout.

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Model Railroad Academy

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Woodworking Inspiration

Woodworking Projects

Learn A New Skill

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Model Railroad Academy

Modeler Josh Clark is back with a video on how to build a model train layout from start all the way to the end. This video will cover everything from designing the layout to the final touches of scenery. The first step is determining what to build and model. Today Josh is in Hendersonville, North Carolina where he grew up. He remembers being young and watching the trains go by. Modeling something with personal significance can add something special to the layout. Railroad Tracks, Clark, North Carolina

Railroad Tracks

Modeler Josh Clark is back with a video on how to build a model train layout from start all the way to the end. This video will cover everything from designing the layout to the final touches of scenery. The first step is determining what to build and model. Today Josh is in Hendersonville, North Carolina where he grew up. He remembers being young and watching the trains go by. Modeling something with personal significance can add something special to the layout.

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Model Railroad Academy

CONGRATS! You're invited to get instructional Model Railroad videos, expert tips, techniques, and inspiration from the Model Railroad Academy. Model Train Scenery, Instructional Models, Video Projection, Best Model, Youre Invited, Congrats

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CONGRATS! You're invited to get instructional Model Railroad videos, expert tips, techniques, and inspiration from the Model Railroad Academy.

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Model Railroad Academy

Layout Designer Doug Gurin provides some considerations when planning a layout in this video, specifically designing curves. It is important to consider curve radii when setting up a model railroad layout. Prototype railroads use much broader curves than model railroads, but model railroad equipment is able to negotiate sharper curves. Plan Design, Radii, Prototype, Distractions, Layouts, Curves

Layout Designer Doug Gurin provides some considerations when planning a layout in this video, specifically designing curves. It is important to consider curve radii when setting up a model railroad layout. Prototype railroads use much broader curves than model railroads, but model railroad equipment is able to negotiate sharper curves.

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Model Railroad Academy

John Armstrong is credited with inventing the vertical turnout. On his Canandaigua Southern model railroad, they connect the verge with the hidden ore tracks. It’s a manifestation of the empties in, loads out. The empties just got hauled in by the mine switcher from verge, which is the end of the run ready to be loaded in the mine. The vertical turnout is raised and the little switchers will push the empties back, essentially to Pittsburgh. Turnout, Pittsburgh, Buildings

John Armstrong is credited with inventing the vertical turnout. On his Canandaigua Southern model railroad, they connect the verge with the hidden ore tracks. It’s a manifestation of the empties in, loads out. The empties just got hauled in by the mine switcher from verge, which is the end of the run ready to be loaded in the mine. The vertical turnout is raised and the little switchers will push the empties back, essentially to Pittsburgh.

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Model Railroad Academy

The nonlinear model railroad layout has largely become the preferred choice for modelers in recent decades, as it allows for more involved scenes and tends to better keep the viewer’s attention. However, there are still many loud proponents of the linear design who tout its unique benefits and, oftentimes, realism. Realism, Linear, Loud, Benefit, Grass

The nonlinear model railroad layout has largely become the preferred choice for modelers in recent decades, as it allows for more involved scenes and tends to better keep the viewer’s attention. However, there are still many loud proponents of the linear design who tout its unique benefits and, oftentimes, realism.

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Model Railroad Academy

Layout Designer Doug Gurin provides some considerations when planning a layout in this video, specifically designing curves. It is important to consider curve radii when setting up a model railroad layout. Prototype railroads use much broader curves than model railroads, but model railroad equipment is able to negotiate sharper curves. N Scale Model Trains, Scale Model Building, N Scale Train Layout, Ho Train Layouts, Ho Train Track, Train Tracks, Lionel Trains Layout, Model Train Display

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Model Train Display

Layout Designer Doug Gurin provides some considerations when planning a layout in this video, specifically designing curves. It is important to consider curve radii when setting up a model railroad layout. Prototype railroads use much broader curves than model railroads, but model railroad equipment is able to negotiate sharper curves.

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Model Railroad Academy

If you have limited space with which to plan your model train layout design, there’s no need to panic, you can still create an impressive scene that appears to cover more ground than it actually does. All it takes to make a railroad scene seem larger is to maximize your space with some creative model train layout design. Maximize Space, Improve Yourself

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If you have limited space with which to plan your model train layout design, there’s no need to panic, you can still create an impressive scene that appears to cover more ground than it actually does. All it takes to make a railroad scene seem larger is to maximize your space with some creative model train layout design.

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Model Railroad Academy

Model road layouts add interest and realism to a model railroad. Just like in real life, roads can almost always be found near a railroad track. In this video, Gerry Leone, National Model Railroad Association’s Master Model Railroader gives his tips for creating model train roads. Leone starts by building a gravel road. His gravel roads are made from 60 grit sandpaper which is coarse and textured. N Scale Buildings, Model Railway Track Plans, Farm Layout, Asphalt Road, Ho Trains

N Scale Buildings

Model Railway Track Plans

Model road layouts add interest and realism to a model railroad. Just like in real life, roads can almost always be found near a railroad track. In this video, Gerry Leone, National Model Railroad Association’s Master Model Railroader gives his tips for creating model train roads. Leone starts by building a gravel road. His gravel roads are made from 60 grit sandpaper which is coarse and textured.

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Model Railroad Academy

As with all components on a model railroad, the stuff that goes under the tracks is highly important for the functionality and appearance of your layout. From the framework to the subroadbed to the ballast, each component serves an essential purpose toward making a realistic and effective railroad. This is especially true for the model railroad roadbed. There are a variety of options to choose from for the model railroad roadbed on your layout, and each carries its own pros and cons. Train Info

As with all components on a model railroad, the stuff that goes under the tracks is highly important for the functionality and appearance of your layout. From the framework to the subroadbed to the ballast, each component serves an essential purpose toward making a realistic and effective railroad. This is especially true for the model railroad roadbed. There are a variety of options to choose from for the model railroad roadbed on your layout, and each carries its own pros and cons.

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Model Railroad Academy

A large layout plan for a full room location that will provide lots of operational fun Scale Models, Planer, Escala Ho, Lego Trains

A large layout plan for a full room location that will provide lots of operational fun

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N Scale Layouts

Train Miniature

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The nonlinear model railroad layout has largely become the preferred choice for modelers in recent decades, as it allows for more involved scenes and tends to better keep the viewer’s attention. However, there are still many loud proponents of the linear design who tout its unique benefits and, oftentimes, realism. Auction Sites, Model Railway, Design Model, Railroad

The nonlinear model railroad layout has largely become the preferred choice for modelers in recent decades, as it allows for more involved scenes and tends to better keep the viewer’s attention. However, there are still many loud proponents of the linear design who tout its unique benefits and, oftentimes, realism.

When it comes to operating a realistic model railroad, a well organized schedule should be top priority. Ask any master modeler what it takes to run proper operations, and they’ll tell you it’s all about the schedule. Whether you opt for timetable, card or any other operating system, if you make it easy for your operators to understand where and when their train should be, they’re going to enjoy themselves and maximize their time on your layout. Train Information, Penn Valley, Hobby Trains, Models

Train Information

When it comes to operating a realistic model railroad, a well organized schedule should be top priority. Ask any master modeler what it takes to run proper operations, and they’ll tell you it’s all about the schedule. Whether you opt for timetable, card or any other operating system, if you make it easy for your operators to understand where and when their train should be, they’re going to enjoy themselves and maximize their time on your layout.

There are certain elements and structures on a model railroad that can be more daunting to create than others. You know, the features on the layout that make you groan and say, “I guess today’s the day I do that part.” Model railroad tunnels are one example of a feature that most modelers will save for later when they’re putting together their layout. Ho Scale Train Layout, Model Training, Train Tunnel, Garden Railroad

Ho Scale Train Layout

Garden Railroad

There are certain elements and structures on a model railroad that can be more daunting to create than others. You know, the features on the layout that make you groan and say, “I guess today’s the day I do that part.” Model railroad tunnels are one example of a feature that most modelers will save for later when they’re putting together their layout.

The quality of track-work on a layout plays a major factor in the overall appearance of a model railroad. A strong roadbed is key for a realistic model. The roadbed is the material between the track and the benchwork. It elevates the track from the basic ground. Creating roadbed can be executed in multiple ways using several different types of material. Ho Model Trains, Ho Scale Trains, Warhammer 40k

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Ho Scale Trains

The quality of track-work on a layout plays a major factor in the overall appearance of a model railroad. A strong roadbed is key for a realistic model. The roadbed is the material between the track and the benchwork. It elevates the track from the basic ground. Creating roadbed can be executed in multiple ways using several different types of material.

Model Railroad Academy provides plenty of tips to picking the best roadbed, but cork is one of the most common methods used. In this video, NMRA Master Modeler Gerry Leone offers helpful advice for using cork roadbed on your layout and presents a step-by-step tutorial on how to install it. Train Table

Model Railroad Academy provides plenty of tips to picking the best roadbed, but cork is one of the most common methods used. In this video, NMRA Master Modeler Gerry Leone offers helpful advice for using cork roadbed on your layout and presents a step-by-step tutorial on how to install it.